Ordinarily, services proceed in the order presented here. But it is
possible (on a regular Shabbat) to take a break before the Musaf Service.
If there will be a lengthy break between the Torah-Reading and the
Musaf service, the Torah is put away before the break.
On returning to the synagogue for Musaf, the congregation begins Musaf
here, with Ashrei followed by Half-Kaddish.

This completes the Praise section of the Musaf service. Before proceding
to the half-kaddish that introduces the Amidah section of the Musaf service,
we must finally part with the Torah. (If there was no Torah-Reading
for want of a minyan, skip to the
Half-Kaddish.) nadroj

The Ark is closed. Remain standing for the Half-Kaddish, unless the congregation
has deferred the Sermon and Announcements to this point. In that case, all will
sit for the sermon, and rise again for the kaddish afterward.

This completes the Praise section of the Shabbat Musaf service. You
can return to the beginning of this section, or proceed to
the Amidah section, or go back to the Community Business (Haftarah, etc.) page.